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LOT 0791
Roman Nicolo Gemstone with Seated Jupiter with Eagle in Gold Ring
2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (8.55 grams, 24.77 mm overall, 19.08 x 19.94 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)).
Ellipsoid nicolo cloison with profile figure of Jupiter enthroned and an eagle at his feet; set into a later gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
Provenance
with Gallery Desmet, Belgium.
Private collection, England.
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LOT 0791
Roman Nicolo Gemstone with Seated Jupiter with Eagle in Gold Ring
Estimate £2,000 - 3,000€2,320 - 3,480 (for guidance only)$2,700 - 4,050 (for guidance only)
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